From Taste of Home · Lindsay Parrill · · 1m
Celery String Trick Revealed
Simple method to remove celery strings without cutting the stalk.
In brief
Simple method to remove celery strings without cutting the stalk. Lindsay Parrill discovered a quick way to peel celery strings using a paring knife for raw dishes. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Quick answers
- Why remove strings?
- Strings are unnecessary for cooked dishes but matter for raw salads where crunch is key.
- What is the key takeaway from Celery String Trick Revealed?
- Lindsay Parrill discovered a quick way to peel celery strings using a paring knife for raw dishes.
I've cooked with celery daily
I use celery almost every single day for mirepoix, soups, stews, and chicken and tuna salad with two kids.
Celery strings were overlooked
For years, I never considered removing celery strings as they were part of the celery experience.
Instagram video trick
An Instagram video showed how to remove stubborn celery strings with a paring knife in seconds.
Why remove strings?
Strings are unnecessary for cooked dishes but matter for raw salads where crunch is key.
How to remove strings
Cut celery crosswise, use paring knife to catch strings beneath ends, then pull toward stalk for clean removal.
I'm now converting
For raw dishes, I'll use the trick to avoid celery strings in salads and chicken.
The bottom line
Lindsay Parrill discovered a quick way to peel celery strings using a paring knife for raw dishes.
